Elliot Sudal, who works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Apex Predators Program, has caught and released more than 500 sharks, including a 12-foot male hammerhead he reeled in May 6, according to the Sanibel-Captiva Islander.

“It’s the biggest thing you could possibly catch off the beach,” Sudal told WINK. “I mean, these things are strong. They are good fighters, you’ve got big reels, big hooks … it’s exciting.”

Sudal named the shark "Acksharks," in honor of his Instagram account. He also caught, tagged and released a 12-foot female near Blind Pass the day prior, according to the Islander.